1. 6-Day 5-Night Detailed Itinerary & Route Highlights

– Day 1: Lanzhou Arrival & Yellow River Culture
* Route & Activities: Arrive in Lanzhou. Start your journey by exploring the Gansu Provincial Museum to uncover the region’s long history and brilliant culture. In the afternoon, visit the Yellow River Customs Line and stroll across the century-old Zhongshan Iron Bridge.
* Accommodation: Lanzhou Hotel
* Dining: Welcome Dinner

– Day 2: Lanzhou to Zhangye – Buddhist Heritage & Danxia Sunset
* Route & Activities: Travel to Zhangye. Visit the Grand Buddha Temple, home to a massive reclining Buddha and precious Western Xia relics. In the late afternoon, head to the Colorful Danxia Scenic Area to witness the breathtaking watercolor-like geological wonders under the sunset.
* Accommodation: Zhangye Hotel
* Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

– Day 3: Zhangye to Jiayuguan – Canyon Wonders & Ancient Frontier
* Route & Activities: Explore the Pingshanhu Grand Canyon in the morning, marveling at the billion-year wind-eroded majestic peaks hidden deep in the Gobi. Afterward, journey onward to Jiayuguan.
* Accommodation: Jiayuguan Hotel
* Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

– Day 4: Jiayuguan to Dunhuang – First Pass of the Great Wall & Gobi Art
* Route & Activities: Visit the majestic Jiayuguan Fortress, the western terminal of the Great Wall and the legendary “First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven.” Drive toward Dunhuang, stopping along the way at the Guazhou Sculpture Corridor to view monumental Gobi artworks like “Children of the Earth” and “Boundless.” Arrive in Dunhuang by evening.
* Accommodation: Dunhuang Hotel
* Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

– Day 5: Dunhuang Heritage, Art & Desert Aesthetics
* Route & Activities: Spend an unforgettable day immersing yourself in Dunhuang’s soul. Explore the world-famous Mogao Grottoes and participate in a hand-on Mural Copying Experience using mineral pigments. Visit the Dunhuang Museum. In the afternoon, head to Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring, dress up for a stunning Flying Apsaras Travel Photography session, and conclude the night with the world’s first cave immersive show, “Music Dunhuang.”
* Accommodation: Dunhuang Hotel
* Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Celebration Dinner

– Day 6: Dunhuang Departure – Modern Silk Road Arts & Farewell
* Route & Activities: Explore Dunhuang’s modern cultural landmarks (Dunhuang Yinju, Dunhuang Wujie, Dunhuang Bookstore) for an immersive contemporary Silk Road arts experience. Afterwards, transfer to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport for your departure flight.
* Accommodation: —
* Dining: Breakfast

2. Pricing System (Per Person in USD)

– Season A (Nov to Mid-Apr):
* 3-4 Pax: $3,799 / person
* 5-7 Pax: $2,799 / person
* 10-12 Pax: $2,499 / person
* 16-20 Pax: $1,799 / person

– Season B (Late Apr, May, Jun, Late Oct – Excluding Labor Day & National Day):
* 3-4 Pax: $3,899 / person
* 5-7 Pax: $2,899 / person
* 10-12 Pax: $2,599 / person
* 16-20 Pax: $1,899 / person

– Season C (Early Jul, Aug, Late Sep – Including Labor Day & National Day):
* 3-4 Pax: $3,999 / person
* 5-7 Pax: $2,999 / person
* 10-12 Pax: $2,699 / person
* 16-20 Pax: $1,999 / person

3. Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions:
– Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport pick-up and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport drop-off
– All meals throughout the tour
– Accommodation: Single room per person in hotels
– Multi-day private transportation
– Professional English-Chinese translation services
– Professional travel photography service (including Flying Apsaras shoot)
– Medical support and travel agency liability/personal accident insurance
– Admission tickets to all listed scenic spots, museums, and performances (including Mogao Grottoes & Music Dunhuang show)
– Official customized welcome gifts and souvenirs

Exclusions:
– International and domestic flights to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport and returning from Dunhuang
– Personal visas and travel insurance from home country
– Personal shopping and private expenses during the tour

4. Friendly Reminder
This is a customized in-depth tour, not a standard routine group travel package. Due to government and national controls on certain key attractions (such as Mogao Grottoes), we are required to register inbound tourists’ passport/identity information well in advance. Unauthorized entry without prior registration is strictly prohibited.